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A Full Respray or even Panel Respraying can take years off of your MG, but it's vital to use a bodyshop around Reading with the experience and equipment to finish the job to a high standard, at great value. Fortunatly ALL our Paint Shops and Bodyshops fulfil that criteria.

We had a few things we needed doing for our cars MOT, we had all the thing done we couldn't do ourselves with Sonning Hill Motors. They were professional and quick, and picked up the car and dropped it off to us. Overall they were very competitive with price also. Thanks for the great service.

29.11.16

Rohanna, Volvo V40

i was very pleased with their work,they did the job promptly at the time that they said they would,so there was no waiting around,i would definitely recommend them.

very pleased. Differcult jobs to do .and done them at a great price. Will use again.

30.01.15

Stuart, Vauxhall Vectra

Fantastic! Breaks fixed on the same day at a very good price. They also took the time to fix the sliders on my calapor. Definitely recommend

15.01.15

Andy, Ford Focus

The work on my car was completed promptly and efficiently, for exactly the price quoted. The customer service was excellent, the mechanic arrived on time, was very pleasant, explain everything clearly and recommended a course of action should the problem arise again.

Collected, did the work in a day and dropped it back with some helpful advice about the squeaky breaks too! Would definitely use again and highly recommend.

06.04.16

Chris, Honda Cr-V

Car best it's been in a long time, good service, nice chaps. Will use again and would recommend!

29.02.16

Simon, Honda Civic

Quick, friendly service. Would recommend

26.02.16

Zac, Vauxhall Astra

Excellent friendly service, very happy, highly recommended.

10.02.16

Peter, Renault Grand Scenic

Great service. Very friendly team.
Had my brakes disc/pads and rear shoes replaced
They picked up my car from work very soon after we agreed the appointment. Repaired the car and returned all very swiftly. They also gave the car a clean and fixed a couple of my lights!
I would recommend their serviceT

Outstanding service. Quality work put in and very friendly. Highly recommend.

17.10.16

James , Ford Fiesta

I'm happy, would use them again

27.05.16

Moses, Vauxhall Astra

Very courteous

18.05.16

Rachael, Renault Clio

I repaired my car in another place

17.05.16

Groza, Nissan Almera

Well, I would love to leave a positive review. However, despite me emailing, texting, phoning, AND contacting on here, I still have not had my diagnostic test. All my communication has been ignored, so I've gone elsewhere now.

Absolutely fantastic service. Professional and friendly, fixed my car were it had broken down in just a couple of days. (Due to liaising with warranty company and awaiting parts) Hassle free, highly recommend and I will use again if needed. (but hopefully I wont need)

The guide has been written to answer some of the questions you may have about Respraying your MG in Reading. We have the produced the following guide to help you understand what is involved in the job and what you need to do if you would like to carry the car respray out yourself.

Having the paint on your MG resprayed is a great way to restore its appearance and cover up any scratches, scuffs or fading that may have built up over time.

You can try to respray a car yourself however the finish will not be as professional unless you are an expert.

Specialist bodyshops in Reading will be able to provide you with a fresh and quality finish which is why recommend getting quotes to see how much it will cost.

All you have to do is fill in your personal details and the detials of your MG, we will then be able to find garages in Reading to provide car respray quotes directly to you.

What is involved during a car respray?

A car respray can be a messy job which is why using a bodyshop with a specifically designed area is the best way to ensure quality.

After cleaning the car with soap and water, the mechanic will scrub your MG with a special sanding sponge which will help the new paint stick to the car.

All of the windows, tyres and trimmings will then be covered with newspaper and sheets as it is important not to get any paint on these parts.

Different garages have different spaces for respraying a car as some will have specialised machinery and rooms whereas others will carry out the respray in a conventional space. The mechanics themselves may spray your MG manually as opposed to using machines if they are not a specialist body shop.

Having a professional carry out a car respray will ensure the quality of the job is ensured however if the cost of a car respray is too much you can always try it yourself.

At WhoCanFixMyCar we would recommend that you post the job in the form above and simply wait to see how much garages in Reading will charge for the job. It’s a completely free service so it is worth finding out before you decide to respray your own car.

Below are the steps you need to take to respray your own car properly if the quotes you have recieved are too expensive.

How to Respray a Car

Step 1

You need to gather all of the supplies required to respray your MG which includes; 5-10 cans of paint cans (depending on the size of your car), masking tape, lots of newspaper, a paint drip cloth, a sanding sponge, 3-4 cans of flat grey spray primer and rust killer spray.

All of these supplies can be bought online.

Step 2

It is essential that you carry out the respray on your MG in a well ventilated area however this cannot simply be somewhere outside. If there is a high amount of sun exposure to the paint then it will ruin the work you have done, similarly, if it rains the pain will run and cause streaking on your MG.

Many people who decide to respray their own cars do so in a garage. If you are considering doing the same thing it is vital that you cover the entire area including the floors and walls. The paint will get everywhere so cover everything!

Step 3

Your MG needs to be completely clean and dry for the new layer of paint to stick to the exterior properly.

You should take your car to a car wash or carry out a through clean yourself with hot soapy water. This may be better than a car wash as the drive back home may result in your car picking up dirt on the journey.

Step 4

This is where you make use of your sanding sponge. Wet the sponge and scrub the entire area which will be resprayed. This will help the new layer of paint stick to the car.

Step 5

As soon as you have finished scrubbing the car with the wet sanding sponge, its time to dry the car. once more this is a vital part of getting the MG ready for a respray.

If the weather is suitable and dry, leave the MG out to dry further.

Step 6

If there are any rusted areas on the car then you need to ensure that they are as sanded down as much as possible as this will help the new paint cover the damage.

You also need to ensure that all of the dirt is removed from the rusted areas as this will prevent the new paint from sticking to the car.

Using spray on rust killer is a good way of helping the paint stick properly.Ensure any rusted area are covered by rust killer.

Step 7

As soon as the car is bone dry, it’s time to cover all of the fittings such as the windows, wheels and handles with masking tape, newspaper and sheets.

Step 8

Now you can begin respraying your MG. Start by using the primer on the rusted areas as this will also help with covering the damage effectively.

Step 9

As soon as all of the damaged area are covered in primer, you can begin respraying the MG. It is important to focus on one area of the car at a time. Such as all of the car doors individually, then the bumpers and so on. It is important to provide a light and even coat the first time around. Once this is complete you can begin with the second and third coat.

The car spray paint that you use will carry instructions in regards to how long it will take to dry so make sure to pay attention, as it may vary from brand to brand.

If you follow these instructions properly, you will have a great chance of carrying out a professional looking job.

However, there is a huge amount of care and attention required to perform an expert job which is why we would recommend having a body shop or mechanic carry out the car respray.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy, which is why we've simplified the process.

We work with a network of 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive car respray deals for you.

To find the best car resprays available in your Reading;

Enter your car registration number

Give us a few details about your car and your requirements

We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in Reading

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal in your Reading, before booking the car respray online.